We explored the details on Monster Energy Star Racing Yamaha rider Eli Tomac’s poor performance at the Detroit Supercross 450SX Main Event last Saturday. We came across a rumor on Larry Morton’s Facebook page. Larry was an MX trainer in the 2000s and 2010s, originally from Colorado, and worked with Eli when he was a young amateur. According to Larry, Eli Tomac experienced issues with the rear suspension, and by the end of the race, his shock failed. Watching the replays from Detroit, it is evident that his suspension seemed to be significantly off during the Main Event
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Larry Morton said – “So I spoke with John this morning because of all the smack talk and rumors about Eli. Turns out the shims in the rear shocks have been failing and by the end of the race his shock had failed. Says it happens on the sticker traction tracks and makes it handle poorly. That’s why he was looking down at the bike. We know he’s not done, we saw him last week win one, so I’m here to say once that is sorted out expect better results.”
“It was a frustrating race, and I struggled in the main event,” said Tomac. “We’ll do our best to rebound next week.”
Said Team Manager Jeremy Coker: “Eli had a great start but was not comfortable on the bike in the main and salvaged points in 10th.”
